Atlantic City to Detroit (ACY–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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496 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 12m SY → AMDLKE Pittsburgh (PIT) to Detroit flights
BDL Hartford 3h 41m SY → AFAMDL Hartford (BDL) to Detroit flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 2m AA → AAAFAM Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit flights
BUF Buffalo 4h 20m SY → AFAMDL Buffalo (BUF) to Detroit flights
MCO Orlando 5h 54m NK → AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
TPA Tampa 6h 34m NK → AFDLF9 Tampa (TPA) to Detroit flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 37m G4 → AFDLKE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit flights
CHS Charleston 8h 23m MX → AFDLVS Charleston (CHS) to Detroit flights
RSW Fort Myers 8h 45m NK → DLVSWS Fort Myers (RSW) to Detroit flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 11h 4m MX → AFAMDL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Atlantic City to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 496 mi 1h 35m nonstop

ACY–DTW had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 496 miles in 1h 35m.

Also explore ACY Routes DTW Routes ACY Live Flights DTW Live Flights ACY Delays DTW Delays
All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Atlantic City flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ACY–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ACY to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
PIT ~3h 12m BDL ~3h 41m CAK ~3h 42m TOL ~3h 51m CLE ~3h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
599
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ACY → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
DTW → ACY
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ACY delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Atlantic City

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric ACY→DTW PHL→DTW EWR→DTW
Distance from ACY – 46 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines – 14 12
Weekly flights – 175 223
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 39m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit flights · Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights · New York (JFK) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of ACY with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Atlantic City.
ACY: EDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlantic City, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
496 mi / 799 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ACY–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlantic City to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance496 mi / 799 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ACY
Full nameAtlantic City International Airport
IATA / ICAOACY / KACY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACY to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Atlantic City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 496 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ACY to DTW: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pittsburgh, Bradley and Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from DTW to ACY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHL, EWR and JFK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ACY to DTW

Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ACY to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACY to DTW is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 496 miles (799 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Bradley and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Philadelphia (PHL), Newark (EWR) and New York (JFK).